Merchant - Knits & Sweaters - Men's

Location: New York, NY, USA; hybrid work model

Salary: $86,400–$111,700 per year, plus potential bonus

Company

hirify.global creates premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women, with a focus on quality, authenticity, versatility, and sustainable design.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end product strategy for the men's knits and sweaters category.
• Analyze trends, seasonal performance, assortments, competition, and hindsight information to identify commercial product opportunities.
• Present pre-season strategies, assortment plans, design roadmaps, and quarterly merchandise buys.
• Partner with Planning and Allocation on budgets, sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and style-color counts.
• Approve fit and product execution while ensuring design alignment and commercially acceptable quality.
• Collaborate with Design, Planning, Marketing, Styling, and Visual teams to elevate key products and support major launches.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a merchant or buying role within apparel or fashion retail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of retail financial metrics and buying principles.
• High taste level, passion for fashion, and an eye for trend-right, commercially viable products.
• Proven ability to collaborate across design, planning, and marketing teams while managing multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience with men's knits, sweaters, or similar knit categories.
• Knowledge of yarn weights, gauges, and seasonal fabrications.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
• Family planning support, fitness discounts, and medical travel benefits.
• Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and hirify.global brands.
• Summer Fridays with the office closing at 1:00 PM during summer months.
• PTO and a winter break for eligible full-time Home Office associates.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, sustainability, and community impact.